Crime Prevention
Cyber cops warn businesses of increased ‘ransom’ risk
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government’s Cyber Security Office and the RCIPS Digital Forensics Hub are warning the business community of a recent increase in the amount of phishing and scam emails being reported in this jurisdiction. Officials said they are concerned that these cyber-attacks, which are crafted to look genuine and from legitimate organisations, could be […]
Cops worry paydays fuel boozed-up crashes
(CNS): The RCIPS pressed home the message not to drink and drive ahead of the last weekend of the month, which means that Friday is payday for many people. The police are concerned this will fuel more road crashes and are warning people not to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. They also reminded […]
Drinking and driving limit cut in change to traffic law
(CNS): An amendment to section 2 of the Traffic Act will, if passed by Parliament, reduce by around one-third the amount of alcohol people are allowed to consume before getting behind the wheel. The bill, which was published on Thursday, is expected to go before Parliament next month. Right now, drivers in the Cayman Islands […]
Prison service marks progress in rehabilitation efforts
(CNS): Her Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) has been criticised for many years for its revolving door, partly due to a fundamental lack of investment in proper rehabilitation programmes. However, recent steps to change that include a partnership with the University of the West Indies to deliver education and skills training to inmates.
Sexting crimes increase, police unit reforms
(CNS): The RCIPS is facing a rapid increase in crimes committed on technology platforms that can have a “devastating impact” on the victims. In a recent media roundtable, senior officers and a specialist police policy adviser explained that the RCIPS had reformed the Family Support Unit to deal with vulnerable groups and the changing criminal […]
Car thieves focus on ‘easy target’ Hondas
(CNS): There has been a recent increase in the number of older Honda CRV, Civic and Accords stolen on Grand Cayman, and while these cars are already easy targets, police said owners are making it even easier for the thieves by leaving them running or even unlocked. But two Honda CRVs stolen recently were taken […]
Campers and beachfront owners urged to obey law
(CNS): The police are urging both campers and homeowners to obey the law during the traditional Easter holiday beach camping weekend. The RCIPS urged those who are pitching tents and camping on the beach not to trespass on private property, but also reminded owners of beachfront property that their boundaries do not extend past the […]
CBC invests $3M in high-tech cargo scanner
(CNS): Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) has acquired a new high-tech cargo scanner to improve security and the service’s ability to intercept contraband and undeclared items entering the country in containers. Government has paid US$3.1 million for the machine which officials said combines high-energy x-ray imaging with integrated equipment identification for inspecting cargo containers […]
Police report decline in NYE crime and crashes
(CNS): The RCIPS reported a decrease in serious incidents over the holidays this year compared to the same period last year, and although one person was killed on the road during the first week of the year, there were no traffic deaths over the New Year weekend, as drivers found other ways to get home […]
Activists call for hate crime legislation
(CNS): Noel Cayasso-Smith, the founder of the Cayman LGBTQ Foundation, is calling on legislators to introduce hate crime legislation, not just to protect members of the community his organisation represents but all vulnerable groups who could be targeted because of who they are.
‘Winter Guardians’ placed on holiday patrol
(CNS): The RCIPS is increasing the number of foot patrols by community police officers over the holidays as part of this year’s annual safety campaign. Operation Winter Guardian began Wednesday with more officers on the beat, intensified road enforcement operations, as well as crime and road safety education and awareness campaigns.
